Patient Resources

Be Our Patient

With our two locations in Clearwater, Florida and board certified orthopedic surgeons, Orthopaedic Specialties offers complete and comprehensive care for all of your orthopedic needs. With our physicians trained in the latest technology, you will have more treatment options available to you. Please visit the bios of Michael Piazza, M.D., W. Allen Hughes, M.D., Mitchell Herrema, D.O., Richard Howell, M.D., Anthony Marcotte D.O. and Michael Venezia, D.O., M.P.H. here on our website for more information on each of their orthopedic specialties.

Office Hours

Orthopedic Specialties’ offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment calls, insurance questions, and scheduling for tests, physical therapy, and surgery are normally handled during this time. For emergencies after normal business hours, simply call (727) 562-6713 and our 24-hour answering service can help you.

What New Patients Should Know

When scheduling your appointment, please have your insurance card and address information ready at the time of your call. Once an appointment has been made, you will be given a check-in time for the date of your appointment. Please bring your insurance information, your co-pay and any previous x-rays and test results when you arrive for your scheduled appointment.

Canceling an Appointment

Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time. There is a $25 fee to patients that do not cancel within 24 hours of their appointment.  If you discover that you will not be able to keep your appointment, please contact our office as soon as possible to reschedule.